For all you curvy brides-to-be, Heavenly Bodies Bridal have just launched a brilliant new service in which you’ll be spoilt rotten!

The Heavenly Bodies boutique is situated in Catford, London and specialises in size 16-34 wedding dresses. So if you’ve just got engaged or you’re starting to plan your wedding, this could be the perfect pamper package for you…

For £75, you and three of your nearest and dearest (perhaps your mum and bridesmaids) can enjoy two and a half hours with the Heavenly Bodies Bridal team, who will not only show you dresses that suit your figure, but also advise you on jewellery, shoes and underwear. You’ll even get a skin analysis from a beauty expert along with advice on what colours suit your skintone and what make-up to wear on your all-important day.
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By Heavenly Bodies Bridal, London.

In these days of credit crunch and economic uncertainty, many couples are keeping a closer eye on what they spend.
Here are some great hints and tips for making your day a special event.

PATRICIA Caesar from Heavenly Bodies Bridal has years of experience helping brides to get the perfect gown for them. Catering exclusively for the plus size bride, every wedding dress in the Heavenly Bodies Bridal store is between size 16 and 32. Continuing reading to find out what her tips are for finding the perfect fit when it comes to your wedding day.
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Dreams Bridal in Norwich believes that every girl, no matter what her size, should be able to come into our shop and fit a dress on that will zip up and make her feel extra special. We hear all too often of the horror stories when ladies with a fuller figure have been to other establishments and told ‘No we don’t have anything to fit you’ or even worse ‘When are you starting a diet’ All of our ladies are dedicated in serving our customers and endeavour to find the perfect dress for your big day.

Please don’t be put off by bad experiences and don’t leave it till the last minute to look for a dress. It really doesn’t matter what size you are, even if you do try to loose a few pounds like we all promise ourselves, anything can be taken in. It is better to find a dress that you love and give yourself enough time for it to be able to be ordered in, in a size that will fit you now, as they all take 3-4 months for delivery. Whether it is taken in an inch or three inches any good seamstress would charge you the same price for your alterations. If you loose any weight, well that’s a bonus; if you don’t then you are not putting yourself under pressure to do so.

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In our home town of Northampton, 100% People have discovered someone with a passion for making your special day the perfect fit.

Meet Zoe, the founder of Big Dreams, a plus size Bridal boutique, offering a stunning collection of fairytale wedding gowns in sizes 16-34. Her aim is to offer that once-in-a-lifetime experience that comes with planning the most important day of your life. She promises to make you feel like a princess.

I was so excited to hear of the new shop opening that I interviewed Zoe, the proud owner of this beautiful gem, so she could share her story with 100% People.

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This month we have industriously researched Plus-Size Bridal Wear companies. You may have already seen our write-up on Heavenly Bodies Bridal; the retailer we believe to be the best in the UK.

However, here are a few other such companies who we also thought deserved a mention.

Voluptuous Brides- Extensive collection of plus size wedding dresses, evening dresses and plus size lingerie; all have
been carefully selected to flatter your womanly curves. Made to measure for any size.

Dreams Bridal Wear- Confident they have something to suit every taste and budget. Sizes range up to a 34. Believed to be the largest stockist of bridemaid dresses in East Anglia, also going up to a size 34.

BeaBea – Although not a specialist in Bridal Dresses, BeaBea have a great selection of occasion dresses all going up to a size 44. They also stock a fantastic range of Bridal Lingerie again going up to large plus-sizes.

For a further list of Plus-Size Bridal Wear comapanies please visit our Shopping Zone.

Your wedding day, no matter how far away it might be, should be one of the happiest days of your life.

Hopefully you’ll be showing children and grandchildren your photos for decades; you the blushing bride, smiling and oozing effortless beauty, standing proud next to your husband. You’ll recount how all eyes were on you, how you felt like a princess, how much everyone complimented your stunning dress…

The Dress of all dresses. If we’re being honest ladies… this outfit, the one that you’ll only ever wear once in your life, is probably the one thing that’ll cause you the most stress, especially if you’re a curvaceous, plus-size lady. You want beauty, style, elegance… you definitely don’t want to look like a giant snowball!

Speaking with specialists in the industry meant we were able to find out exactly how plus-size brides-to-be were catered for in the UK. (more…)

Being mother of the bride can sometimes be just as stressful as being the bride herself.

If you’ve been involved in the planning and organisation of the wedding, chances are you’ll be making sure the whole day runs as smoothly as possible. This could involve running around like a headless chicken trying to make sure every tiny detail is in place. So one thing’s for sure you’re going to want an outfit that not only makes you look a million dollars, but allows you to become super-mum at the drop of a hat- though hopefully not yours!

We have picked some of the very best plus-size Mother of the Bride outfits available at the moment. (more…)

So you’re a plus-size bride or groom. You already know you need to sort out your dress or suit. If you’re a bride you’ve probably had the image of your perfect dress in your head for years, and if you’re a groom… well let’s be honest, you men will more than likely hire the first suit that fits!

But what about EVERYTHING else?

100% People have been researching far and wide to find Plus-Size weddings with a difference. The happy couple may not be plus-size but their weddings certainly are! If you fancy going all out and want to size up your BIG day then read on! (more…)